The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-16 00:00:00

ONEy MARKET AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK. The subscription list of the Warrant Banking Company will close on Monday next. The Frontino and Bolivia South American Gold Mining Company's prospectus has been issued, with a proposed capital .V. 00,000, in 50,000 shares of £2 each. Dqasit 53., and 53. on the allotment. From a careful calculation the directors estien'Ae that it will not be necessary to call up more than 20s. par share. This company has been formed for the purchase and working of those celebrated mines Which are situate in the Province of Anticquia, New Grenada. The "Frontino" is . said on reliable authority to contain several lodes of ore, only one of which has hitherto been worked. This property also includes a large extent of pasture. land, with the necessary buildings, cattle, &c., requisite for active operation, in addition to an in exhaustible supply of iron pyrites rich in gold. Samples essayed by Messrs. Johnson and Co. are said to yield (No. 1), to the ton of ore, 463 oz. 16 dwts. 22 grs. of gold. The estates are freehold, and com prise nearly 5,000 acres abounding in timber. Ope rations can be commenced immediately on the com pletion of the purchase. The directora call parti cular attention to the satisfactory reports which }Avg been furnished by Capt. Wm. Goyen, whose services to the St. John del Rey Company were BO eminently successful, and so often born testi mony to by the directors of that company. The management of the Frontino and Bolivia mines has been entrusted to Captain Goyen, and the di rectors have every confidence in a satisfactory Commercial result from the operations of their company, and they announce that the preliminary changes will be made previous to allotment. Two O'CLOCK. At the Paris Baurse this day, according to Mr. Renter's telegrams, the Three per Cent. Rentes opened at 66fr. ex coupon. The general condition of the market for the English Funds is favourable so far as regards the steadiness of prices, but there is very little business, and a degree of dulness is consequently apparent. The recent arrivals of gold and silver, the moderate export demand for both metals, the abundance of money, and the expectation of lower rates of dis count, have all assisted in imparting firmness to values, and additional re'def has been afforded by the general chaeacter of the advices from the Con tinent, which have induced a more hopeful feeling. Consols are 91f 3 for money, and 911 for the account. The New Threes and Reduced Annuities are 891 i; Exchequer Bills, par to ss. dis.; India 5 per Cents., 104/ Q; ditto Enfaced 5 per Cents., 104, 106; and ditto Debentures, 97. There has not been much activity in the'Foreign Market, but the tendency of values has continued favourable. The highest range of prices has not been fully maintained. Mexican have been 444 I, which is a rise of about per cent.; Greek are 1 higher a t 243 ; and the C oupons are 111 ; Spanish Passive are 3611, a rise of 3; and Turkish Consolides area better at 531 6 ; Venezuelan are 60 4 after having been 601 61. The Confederate Loan is about 48 49. Brazilian 43 per Cents., 1852.60, have realised 873 100 ; Egyptian 7 p er C ents., 1; New Granada, 141 d ; Portuguese 3 per Ce its., 483 3 ; Russian 5 per Cents., 1822, 90 ; do. 2 862, 891 ; Sardinian, 84; Turkish 6 per Cents., 1 854, 93k ; do. 1862, 703 3; and do. 1863, 671. Business in the Railway Share Markel to-day has been rather more animated, and prices have exhibited an upward tendency. Metropolitan have improved £1; London, Chatham, and Dover, 155.; North Western, 10s.; and South Western and North Eastern (Berwick), ss. The Foreign and Colonial lines remain inactive, and show no material alteration as regards values. Bank and Miscellaneous Shares continue in fair request. Imperial Ottoman have improved to 193 ; Ottoman Bank to 493 ; Japan, t o 31 Hindostan, China, and 1 ; London Financial shares are dealt in at 26 ; Hudson's Bay Company, at 181 ; and Peninsula and Oriental Steam at 803; Queensland Ship Company shares are quoted 3 to 1 prem. ; River Thames Iron and Shipbuilding Company, 3 to 33 prem.; Credit Mobilier, 23 to 23 prem.; Im perial Financial, 41 to 5 prem.; Natioual Provincial Marine, 1 to 13 prem.; Central Argentine Rail way, 11 to 13 prem,; London and Liverpool Hotel, 13 to 11 prem.; and South-Eastern Bankin4 Com pany 3 die. to 3 prem. BRITISH FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES. 3 per Cent. Consols .................. 9 11 1 1 Ditto Account, April 8 .............. 91u 3 per Cent. Reduced .................. 89k New 3 per C ent ................. 89/ New 2} per Cent. Jan. 1891 ........... Aontuties, 30 yrs, expi re ith Jan., 1880.. Ditto for 30 yrs, expire sth April, 1885. Exchequer Bills, £l,OOO, 24 & 3 per Cent. 5 dis par Ditto 1:500 Ditto .. '••••••••• 5 di s par ZlOO a 1200 ...... Bank England Stk, 4f per Ct., last hf.-yr, 240 di 8 par INDI4N GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. India Stock, 10f per Cent., April 1874.... Ditto 5 per Cent. July, 1570 ...... 1041 1 1 Ditto Account. ... ......... ) ..... Ditto 4 per Cent., Oct. 1588 ........ Ditto Enfaced Paper, 4 per Cent.... ... . — Ditto 5 per Cent., Jan. 1 872. ........ Ditto 5} per C ent., M ay, 1879 . ........ — lO4 5 Ditto Debentures, 4 per Ct., April 1861 Ditto ditto Aug., 1866 981 DDitt - ) Bonds £1 000 ............ dis itto under , ."""'••••.••••••............... die FOREIGN FUNDS-CLOSING PRICES, , _ Austrian Bonds, 6 per Cent .. Ditto 1859 Brazilian 5 per Cent Ditto, 1839 and 1859 Ditto 41 per Cent., 1852-58-60 Ditto 1863 .. Ditto Scrip, £55 paid B uenos Ayres 6 p er C ent — dis )itto Account.... ...... Cuba, 6 per Cent. .. Lil t tutu 6 per Cent....... Ditto 41 p s i Cent ................... Colombian 6 Scrip £BO pd ...... die Danish 3 per Cent., 1825 ............. EEquador New Consolidated,. 1 per Cent.. gyptian 7 per Cent .................. 100 k Ditto, Second Issue ................ Greek 5 per Cent., 1824-5, ex-Coupons.. -- Ditto Account ...................... I DiDitto Coupons ...................... 11 24k/ k tto Account ...... G uatemala 6 per Cent......... ........ Ditto Deferred ..... ..""......••.. .............. Italian 5 pe r Cent.(Maremmana Railway) Mexican 3 per Cent . ................. 44/ 4 4 Ditto Acc0unt,..................... 44k 4 NMoorish Imperial 5 per Cent .......... ew Granada ........................ 14k Ditto 2 per Cent. .................. P ielmontese, 5 per • Cent., Ex. 255. ..... Ditto Scrip (1863) £42 Bs. 3d.. paid.... pm Peruvian 41 per Cent ..... Ditto Account..... .................. I:itto 3 per Cent. .................. Ditto 41 per Cent., 1862 ...... D itto Account. .. . . .... ................... Portu g ues e 3 per Cent., 1853 _- DDitto 3 per • Cen.t., 1866, '7, '9, '6O, 62,'3 481 itto SopAcount ...................... 481 Russian er Cent., 1822, £St ........ 90 Ditto 3 per Cent 1859 ............. . SDitto 5 per Cent, 1862 ...... wedish, 4 per Cent Ditto Account Ditto Account Ditto Spanish 3 per Cent DittAccount Ditto New Deferred Ditto Account Ditto Passive .................. % o Account /Spanish Cert. of C:oup not funded Ditto Account Turkish 6 per •Cent. 1854 Ditto Account. DiDitto 6 per Cent. 1858 Dittto Account. to £lOO Bonds.. ................ DiDitto 6 per Cent. 1862 .... . 'Ditto Account tto, 52100 Bonds ................. . 704 k Ditto 6 per Cent, 1863 VDitto Guaranteed, 4 per Cent. enezuela 3 •per Cent. Ditto Account Ditto 6 per Cent., 1862 Ditto Account 61 631 Dividends on the above payable in Load Austrian, 5 per Cent.. Ex. 10 Florins. -- Belgian 41 per Cent., Ex. 25f 99a Dutch 21 per Cent., Ex. 12 Guil Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates Italian, 5 per Cent., 1861 Ex. 25 francs — Ditto Account Peruvian Dollar Bonds, 41 per Ct. Ex. 4s. THREE 0' CLOCR . Corviols Money 9l Ditto A pril A ccoun t SNARE :s day, ORDINARY SHARES AND STOLIKS. Share Railways. P a idl Closing Business . 1 p r i ce. I done. _ Bir., Wol,, Mid Mr. Val. Blythe and Tyne. B ost.,Sleaf.,andMid.Co Bristol and Exeter Caledonian 'Cork and Bandon Cornwall Do A rA gets no div Do. B till op c.p an.has been paid to B. Dublin & Belfast June. Dun.,Perth,& Ab. June.' Edinburgh & Glasgow. ,Glasg. and S. Western. l 'Great 'Eastern, Ord. sta Ditto A stock Ditto East Anglian eta GreatNorthof Scotland Great Northern Do A stook Do B do Gt. S. aril W. of Irelan, Great Western Do Str Val gua. stock Lancashim & Yorkshire London and Blackwali, Lon., Bright.,& S. Coast Lon., Chat., and Dover, Lon. & Nor' h Western I Lon. & So . .th Western Man., Shef., & Lincoln . 1 Maryport and Carlisle. Do f shares Metropolitan Midland Do New Do Birming. & Derby Mid. (it. W. of Ireland Do. 4 shares Mid Kent ...• Do Cray Line North British Edin., Perth, & Dundee Nth. Eastern—Berwiob Do, G.N.E. purchase Do Leeds Do York Do Carlisle North London Do New ..... 'North Staffordshire , 'N. and S. W. Junction Scottish Central Scot N. E. ' Aber. stock Do Scot Mid. stock Shrews. and Welohpoo Shropshire Union 8 Si 81 9 83 65 121 122 South Devon ISouth Eastern South Waleb S. York. and River Dun Staines, Wok.,and Wok Stockton & Darlington Do • • Do New, 18t3C Taff Vale Do B Do C Ulster Do Do si (Vale of Neath 'Victoria sta. and Pim lOO Waterford t Kilkenny 100 West Cornwall lOO IW. Hartlepool HarAli lOO West I , lldiaod -Oxlortil 100 1)o Newport 100 Do Ilere/ord 100 BRITISH POSSE itailwari Itlantio & 't Lawrene, Barodat.Cent Inc Gu. 5 per oent... Do. New Do, E. Shares:: Buffalo and Lake guron Do.Preteronoe 3uffalo,Brant,ArCiollricl, p. ct. bds. Aug. 1, 187:. Do. do. July 1, 187;; Jo. do. June 1, 16; Clcutta.aS.Eastn.(l,u, Cape Town Dock Scri, Eastn. Bengal gu. 5 p. Last Indian. gu. 5 p. c. Do. do. G Ext..... Do. do. H do. .. Grand Trunk of Canade Do. Ist Pref. Bonds.. Do. do. deferred...... Do. 2d Pref. Bonus.. Do. do. deferred......' Do. 3d P, ef. stock ... Do. do. deferred...... Do. 4th Pref. stock... Do. do. deferred...... Gt. In (harem n.gua.sp.e Do. New gua. 5 p. c... Do. January, 1882 .. (It. South.of India (Lim uaranteed 5 per cent. Gt. W. of Canada Shares Do. New Do. 6 p.o. '73 witlet opt. Do. 51 p. o. do. '77-8.... Indian Branch Limited Madras. guar., 5 p. o. Do. 41 p. o. Extension Dc. 4* d 0........ Do. Fifth Extension. Melb.Corp. 6 p. o. Bnds & Hobson's Bay. Do. 7 p. c. Mortg. Bds. Newßrunswiok a Candr. Class A. and B. N.lll.C'das po ist t bds Scinde .......... Do. Delhi Do. do Do. Punjaub Do. Do. •• •• Do. Indus. St. Flo.) uOLONIAL GOVERN (Sp.c.Ja ,¢J ul; 1877-SI Do. 8 p. c. Feb.& Aug. Do. d p. c.Mar.& Sept. Do. 5 p. c. Jan.&.July. Do. 5 Inscribed stock Cape U. Hope, 6 p Do.Ap Oct.& 188 t Do. 189( Do. Jan. & July, 1891.. ,Ceylon, N0v.1678, 6 p Maui itius 6 per cent .. Natal Gov. 6 per cant.. N.B.Gov. 6 p.c..) a.&Jul) Lo. 6 p. c.Ap. & Oct. N. S. W. Gov. 5 p 1,16 Du. S p. tol ~o Do. d0.,1888 &upwth i New Zealand 6 p cent. Nova Scotia Gov. 6 p. c sterling, 1875 Queensland Gcv. 6 p. c ;S. Aus G6p.c.1678.& up 'Vlo.Gov. p.c. Ja.&July IDs to 6 n.o. 6 7 36 38 16 17 92 94 106 109 46 :7 6a 7a 125 k 1261 1274 1281 1:,(0 132 93 95 (6 [6l 109 i 109; 68 70 10: 103 4 t 42 107 107 99 100 51 52 1094 169, 1274 12& 96 98 62 d 4 24 26 1001 1001 Esi 6ri 874 E3} 125 128 1 2 p 776 78i 1( ll} 124 126 4! 44 93 100 63 61 34 36 90 90, 98 101 gi 87 i 38 oj 10 7 8 i• 163 166 5 7 3 E p 91 91 22 24 , STUNS. Closing Price. 58 LO 1031 101 p 1 p 5 bi 7} 8i 101 103 103 105 Mi. 2061 IC4i 105 2P I 19 20 3 75 58 62 65 67 51 b 3 . 49 5L 40 42 26 28 22 05 1031 1041 103 104 9; 10 11 104 92 94 85 87 I ;p w 3 iu4 97 98 v 2 94 55 58 3 5 82 I 4 1031 104 103 104 i ip 103 104 98 10) T SECURITIES. 101 103 100 102 99 101 90 it 89 91 106 108 108 )10 110 112 110 111 11l 113 )06 108 108 110 101 103 104 106 10) 111 10} Mil ES. 891 90 13.14. P. 15.4 hare luu Sk I stock stook stook 100 stook stook stock stock stock 20 stock 4tock st ock BRITI,SH Cambrian Consul. Gold lUbflord Amalgamated ) Devon G. Con.. (Tavist , East Bassett (Illogan) East Clogau Gold. Ltd East Caradon ...... 1 East Carn Brea... W'l Russel (Tayistk., iGam.&St.Aubyn(Gwen 'Great South Tolgus Wheal Vor (Jlelston, renyille Li erc.4l's-Foot Uin Downs Lady Bertha Margaret (tiny Lelant Marke Valley.. Myndy Iron Ore (Lim ; New Setun .. North Downs N. Wl' '1 Basset (1110 ), - an North Wheal Crotty Par Consols (st. Blazey Providence (Uny Lelnt.) South Caradon(Steleer, Is. Carn Brea (Illogan) Fran. (Mogan, 'Stray Park ramarSilv..t Lead Min Pin Cron West Basset (Illogan).. W C! radon (Liskeard) West Seton !Wheal Basset (Illogan. Wheal Bulleratedrutl4 Wheal Kitty (U.Lelant ) ! WhealLtul, ott W heal Mary Ann ( Lien ) Wheal rieton Wheal Treiawney IVheal Union 1.14. t, 3.4.0 8.9.0 , 1 8.12 4.'8.0 2.& as 4.3.0 19/ 3.1:0 2.6.9 10.6.7 18.18. P ,30.17.6, 1 4d 31 86 670 680 85 70 291 30} 7 71 4} 41 10 11 4 41 39 41 6/ 7} 85 37 4 41 17 19 61 7 1 / It 83 95 , 11 2 2 21 41 5f 2.0.6 3.0.8 8 534 7 3.17 85 60 26 18 39a 11 21 185 87i 31 20 12 23 195 924 37 25 31 135 145 175 185 1 2 2e 21 24 i 519 63 40i 7 1 1 PREFERENCE SHARES. Qt. Western, South Wales, gua. 5 per cent., 88 LINES LEASED kr FIXED RENTALS. Lancaster and Carlisle, 215 London, Tilbury, and;Southend, 100 Mid Rent (Cray Line), 8 FOEIN RAILWAYS. Bahia and San Francisco G (lim.) gua. 7 per cent, 176 Dutch Rhenish. 171 Eastern of France, 18T Ureat Luxembourg, IGI 2 Sambre and Meuse, 8 I FOitEIGIti Mll`l4B. Cape Copper, lim., 101 Cobre Copper, 331 Copiapo, limited, 5i Al ant. /limos Brazil Gold Min. Co., 21 Port Philip, 11 / JOINT-STOCK BANKS. Alliance Rim.l. 49 4 50 Ditto, new, 34 1 4 Anglo Austrian, 54 Bank of Egypt, 24 71 1 Bank of Queensland (lim), 197 Chartered Bank of British Columbia, 111 Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, 43 Ditto, new, issued at £lO pm, 31 City, 116 Consolidated Bank, lirn., log English and Irish (lira.), 15 Scoi eh, and Australian Chartered. 211 Hindustan, china, and Japan (Um.), 3 t 12 Imperial Bank (lira.), 29 8i Imperial Ottoman, 19 * Land Mortgage Bank of India, Um., 3 London and County, 51 1 7* London, Hamburg, Cont. Exch., lim., 10* London Joint Stock, 40 London and South American, lira., 81 London and Westminster, ho* Iletrop. and 'Prov. Bank (Um.), 24 National Provincial of England, Ditto, new, 41 t National dank, 1.2 Oriental Bank Corporation, 62 11 21 1/ Provincial of Ireland. Oli Scinde, Ptmjaub, and Delhi, Bra., 164 DOCKS. Victoria, 9 MISCELLANEOUS. Bombay Gas, limited, 54 British American Land.;2B Ceylon Company, 102 Commercial Union Insurance) 8; Contract Corporation. Itm. : ci Discount Corporatiou, limited, 104 East India Irrigation and Canal, 34 Egyptian Commercial and Trading, lim. 5 Financial Corporation, 5 , Gen. Cr( dit and leinance of London, lim,, 8) 8 Hudson's Bay, 181 International Financial Society, 114 Land Securities, Bra., 4 4 London Financial Association, lim., 264 4 0 Ditto, new, 154 London General Omnibus Company, 21 London Provincial Marine, 31 Madras Irrigation and Canal, Ditto (all), 21 Nati onal Discount Company, 1141 Pen insula and 0, iental Steam, 804 il Ymney 1..0n, 29 Royal 914. Trust and Agency .Astralasia, lim., 14 Universal Marine (Insurance), lira., 44 8 I 061 1 6 1091 1031 424 107/ 98 t 110 9; 10f 1278 8 53i i 25 1001 t 90} i 17 10 nu 8 3 all Hufdnese don, 1011 81 THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 16, 1864. LAW INTELLIGENCE—This Days COURT OF BANKRUPTCY. (Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.) IN RE COTTLE. This bankrupt was described as a cheesemonger, &c., of the Grange-road, Bermondsey, and this was an examina tion meeting. He was opposed on the ground that, on the 19th and 24th December, he had obtained goods to the amount of £63 of Mr. Waller, of Warwick. lane, and he immediately after became bankrupt, owing £750, without any assets. Mr. Reed, for the bankrupt, elicited That he had called a meeting of his creditors; three-fourths hi number and value agreed to accept a composition of Is 6 , 1 in the pound, but two or three refusing to join, bankrupt was obliged to come to this court. Bankrupt stated that he had lost on the Christmas stock, but paid Mr. Waller £l4 I:3s 6d on the 22d December. His Honour suspended the order of discharge for six months. RE HOLLOWAY HART AND HART. These bankrupts were merchants of King's-square, and this was a meeting for last examination and discharge. Mr. Belse, for the assignees, did not oppose. The failure was attributed to the defalcations of Mr. Hart, jun., who absconded in December last with a large portion of partner. ship funds. Their defalcations extended over a period of seven years, and had it not been for that fact the firm would have been perfectly solvent; no blame therefore could attach to Mr. Holloway or Mr. Hart, senior. His Honour said that no blame attached to those gentle men, and granted the order of discharge. (Before Mr. Commissioner Goulburn.) RE G. W IVESTROP. This bankrupt was described as of the Marine Barracks, Cape Town, ensign in her Majesty's service. This was an examination meeting. Debts, £127; assets, nil. The bankrupt had received £tso for his commission, but had expended it. He was opposed by Mr. Joshua it. Joseph, at whose suit the bankrupt had been in prison for 7 weeks. His Honour passed the examination and granted the order of discharge. RE SHAW. This bankrupt was described as of Long Buckley, Northampton, farmer, and this was a meeting for last examination. The meeting was adjourned, as the accounts had not been filed. The accounts by Messrs.°llart Brother and Hayles shows debts to creditors, 4306 ; to ditto holding security £6Ol ; property in the hands of crb. ditors, £BOO, property given up; £420; good debts, £l,OOO, POLICE INTELLIGENCE—This Day, MARLBOROUGH-STREET. THREATENING TO MURDER.—FeIix Jouvenal, described as a merchant, of 4, Bateman'a-buildings, S rho , was brought before Mr. Tyrwhitt by Trower, one of the war rant officers, charged on a warrant with threatening to kill Mr. Philip Rod, merchant, of Lisle-street, Soho. Mr. E, Lewis, of Great Marlborough-street, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Albert interpreted. Mr. Lewis having opened the case, called Louise Calvez, servant at a French dining-room, GO, «'ardour• street, said that on Monday evening the prisoner asked her to go into the dining-room and tell Mr. RA that he wanted to speak to him, at the same time saying that if Mr. Rod asked who it was to say Mr. Lorel. She told Mr, Rod, who immediately went into the yard, where the prisoner was, when the prisoner flew at him and seized him the throat. She then ran to tell her mistress. In answer to Mr. Tyrwhitt the witness said that Mr. Rod had not spoken to the prisoner before he was attacked. Mr. Rod, of 22, Lisle-street, said that in consequence of a message brought to him by the last witness on Monday evening he went into the yard, when the prisoner seized him by the throat, and seeing the prisoner had a sword-stick in his hand he ran away and sought refuge in a cellar. He afterwards went into the dining-room, where there were about 20 gentlemen, and the prisoner cams there and said, " Gentlemen, I have come to inform you that Mr, Rod is the greatest thief in the universe, and before to-morrow I will kill you." After staying in the house till 12 o'clock he (Mr. Rod) was enabled to leave, but he went in fear owing the prisoner's violent threats. Prisoner said he had been in partnership with Mr. Rod, that he had not been well treated, and that in the heat of the moment he did not know what he said. Mr. Tyrwhitt ordered the prisoner to find one bail for a month. UNPROVOKED AND WANTON ASSAULT.-Wm. Jackson, a baker, was charged with the following unprovoked assault on Mr. C. Carter, brass founder and gas fitter, 11, Grove place, Session-grove. Mr. Carter said that he went into the White Bear Tavern, Piccadilly, yesterday evening to wait for a customer, and to have a glass of ale. The prisoner was having an altercation with two persons, and to avoid him and to have his ale undisturbed he moved his glass away from the place where the barman had put it. No sooner had he done so than the prisoner, without the slightest provocation, sti uck him across the eye a violent blow with a thick heavy stick. He bled a great deal, aitd called "Police," and on the prisoner run ning away pursued him and brought him back to the house, and then gave him into custody. In answer to Mr. Tyrwhitt, Mr. Carter said he feared the sight of the eye would be injured, such was the violence of the blow. The stick, a formidable weapon, was shown to the raagis. trate, Prisoner said that two persons had annoyed him, and he was sorry for what he had done, Mr. Tyrwhitt said he had heard a great many wanton assaults, but none more wanton than the one the prisoner was charged with. He should fine the prisoner 40s. or a month, and would use his utmost endeavours to put a stop to such violent and unprovoked assaults. CAUTION TO LICENSED VICTUALLERS. --Mr. D. S. Willard, of the Green Dragon publichouse, Greek-street, Soho, attended before Mr. Tyrwhitt to answer the com plaint of Inspector Draper, of the C Division, of permitting gaming in his house. Inspector Draper proved visiting the defendant's house in company with Dawson, 301 A, and in a room on the Erst floor, seeing eight men playing at cards, four at each table. The men at one table said they were only playing for a drop of drink. On the other table there was some money, and one of the men handing some to another man, said "Here's your 4d." On speaking to the defendant about the card playing, he said " Oh, yes, they occasionally play at cards of au evening for a drop of drink." The defendant said the were only playing for beer. ' Mr. Tyrwhitt fined the defendant 20s. and costs, and said the fine would be much heavier if he offended again. THAMES. EXTENSIVE BURGLARY.—Thomas Maearthy, aged 48, was brought before Mr. Paget, charged with stealing a quantity of canvas, valued at £l2O, the property of Mr. Duke, of Lower Smithfield. The prisoner is well known to the police. This case has baffled their vigilance for three months, owing to the con duct of certain parties who have compromised a felony. It was known to the police that the prisoner had sold the canvas to Mr. Peter Tatham, of No• 92, Leman-street, Whitechapel, opposite the station house of the division. Yesterday the prisonor was apprehended by Porter William Dunaway, a policeman of the H division, and one of the most valuable detectives in the force. Dunaway had been long on his track, and he said he should have conclusive evidence against the prisoner. Tattan was called, and proved the purchase of the stolen canvas of the prisoner on the 10th of December. All the canvas had been since restored to the prosecutor with the exception of one butt. The witness underwent a long cross-examination by the prisoner, who commenced every question with the words by virtue of your oath. The prisoner attempted to show that Tattan knew the property was stolen when he purchased it within a few hours after the burglary. Tattan denied that he knew the canvas was stolen. Ho did not tell the prisoner to leave the canvas at his warehouse in Christian-street, Spitalfields, at seven in the morning. He paid for the can vas in two cheques—one for £3O, the other for £l6 15s. The £3O cheque was cashed, not the other. He did not know the canvas was stolen for fourteen or fifteen days, and not until Mr. Duke canad upon him. He submitted to the whole loss to save his credit. He began business with a shilling. The witness was then questioned about money payments to the prisoners wife. He thought, as he had only began business five years ago with a shilling, he had better lose £BO than his credit. Mr. Paget thought it right to tell the prisoner the ques tions he had put would go tar to commit him. The prisoner, in spite of this intimation, put leading questions to the witness, and repeatedly said, "By virtue of your oath, did you not know the canvas was stolen when you bought it of me ?" Tattin said he did not, although printed lists were posted opposite his house announcing the burglary, and giving a description of the property. George Macdonald, waggoner to Mr. Richard Duke, said his master's premises were broken into and the canvas stolen on the night of the 9th December, or early on the morning of the following day. Dunaway asked for a remand. Mr. Paget remanded the prisoner for a week. DEATH OF A COLONIAL JOURNALIST.—Mr. Charles John Fairfax, one of the proprietors of the Sydney Morning _Herald, died at Sydney, on the 28th of December last, from the effects of a fall from a horse. He was the eldest son of Mr. John Fairfax, the principal pro prietor of the above journal, and had but recently returned from a prolonged tour in Europe and America. On the day of the funeral every mark of respect was paid to the memory of the deceased. The more respectable shops in the city were closed, the ships in the port hoisted their flags . half-mast high, while the Chief Justice, many members of the Australian Parliament, ministers of diffe rent religious denominations, journalists, and others, at• tended the funeral. Mr. Fairfax was, at the time of his death, close on 35 years of age. THE HON. Ma. LAWLLY, late correspondent of the Times in the Confederate States, is reported to be cou standy passing between London and Paris. This circum stance has, to some extent, occasioned the rumour of con templated French intervention in America. CITY SEWERS COMMISSION, Mr. J. DAw read a report from the Improvement Committee, to whom had been referred for conside ration the various railway and other bills introduced into Parliament this session which affected the city of London. They stated that the following were the bills which it bad been proposed by the joint com mittee of the Houses of Lords and Commons should be proceeded with in the present session :- 1. The London and Blackwall Extension--the works proposed being to widen the existing railway on one side only, and to enlarge the station at Fen church-street, for which purpose arches will be thrown over the adj,)ining streets, and the station will be thrown up to M ar k-l ane. 2. The North London (additional powers), the proposition being to extend the station on the east side of Liverpool-street, taking in Broad-street buildings, Thompson's-court, &c. 3. The London, Chatham, and DJver (No. 2), to continue the railway round to the north-western parts of Smithfield, to unite with the Metropolitan (Finsbury-circus Extension), underground through out. 4. The Metropolitan (additional powers). This did not appear to affect the City. 5. The Metropolitan District Railways, Inner Circuit, Nos. 32, 33, 34, Junctions 7,8, 9, by which it is proposed to continue an underground railway from the Thames Embankment at Blackfriars along the line of the intended new street to Cannon-street, thence on the south side of that street to King Wil liam-street ; north of the Monument, and south of Eastcheap, by Tower-street, to the north side of Allhallows, B trking- churchyard, to Trinity-square, to join the North London Railway. 6. The Metropolitan Railway (Trinity-square Extension), to continue the Metropolitan line from Finsbury-circus to Trinity-square. 7. The Metropolitan Grand Union (portion north of Thames-street) is projected with a similar object. 8. The East London is also designed with a like object, to run by London-wall, Hounsditch, &c., and to be brought into connection with the Thames Tunnel. 9. The Great Eastern (Metropolitan Station and Railways), by which it is proposed to bring the Great Eatern Railway station into Wormwood street, The committee recommended the Court to pe ;on Parliament against each of the said bills affec ing the City, and they had accordingly instructed the City Reraembrancer to prepare petitions to be laid before the Court for signature, and it was their intention to seEk a conference with the special com mittee of the Court of Common Council on railways in the City, to endeavour to arrange for a joint op position to the bills, or of such of them as might be found necessary or expedient to oppose in committee, and they asked the Court to refer the same back to them for that purpose, that they might take such steps therein as they might be advised. The committee further reported in reference to the bill promoted by the Charing-cross Railway Company to extend the station at Dowgate-hill and Cannonistreet. They stated they were in negotia tion with the promoters to effect an amicable ar rangement; but they thought it expedient to peti tion against the bill, in order to give the Court a locus stanch if needful. The report was agreed to, and the several petitions were then laid before the Court by the City Remem brancer (Mr. Corrie), and were at once signed. SANATORY CONDITION OF THE CITY OF LONDON. Dr. LETHEBY presented the following report on he sanatory condition of the City "To the Honourable the Commissioners of Sewers of the city of London. "Gentlemen,—The inspectors' returns, which are before you, relate to 184 houses that have been in spected during the week, and I submit a list of 32 places for sanatory improvement. "The markets and s l aug h ter h ouses h ave been dulyinspected, and the officers have condemned 3,8581b5. of meat as unfit for human food. It con sisted of 13 sheep, 13 p i gs , 25 quarters of b eef, and 24 j oints of meat. Nearly all of it was in a diseased condition. " I place before you a letter which I have received from the meat inspector of Leeds informing me that it is a common practice with certain persons in that town to send diseased meat dressed as human food to the City markets, and that in consequence of the vigilance of the meat inspector at Leeds the prat. tice of sending the meat to London is largely in creasing. I may mention, however, that although the salesmen of London ar e accu stomed to give your . inspectors great assistance in the condemnation of such meat, yet there are many instances of refusal by the salesmen to give up tLe names of the senders. We have, therefore, no opportunity in such cases of bringing the guilty parties to justice. " I also place before you a letter which I have received from Mr. Thompson, a veterinary surgeon of London, informin g me that horses affected with the infectious disease, glanders, are frequently driven through the streets of the City in such a manner as to be dangerous to cattle, and even to man. " The mortality for the week is greatly below the average for the season —only 48 deaths have been registered in the week, wh ereas the average num ber for the co rrespon di ng week of the last eig ht years is 61. At th e c l ose of last month t h e .mor tality returns adva nce d to 82 in the week, an d from that time they hav e b een gradually declin i ng. Th e chief causes of death during the week are as follow _phthi s i a 8, meseuteric disease 2, pneumonia 4, bronchitis 6, whoopin g cough and making together 10 d eaths from tubercular diseases, 10 from inflammatory affections of the lungs, and 2 from diseases of a zymotic character. diptheria 2 " Seventy-five births were registered during the week—namely, 30 boys und 45 girls. " I remain, gentlemen, your obedient servant (Signed) " H y. L ET HEBY. 4 Some discussion to o k place, in which attent i on was called to the Cattl e Diseases Prevent i on Bill now before Parliament, Which Dr. Lethe b y sa id was at present under the consideration of the Mar kets Committee of the Corporation. He expressed his opinion that the bill was a very proper one, bat he considered that the foot and mouth disease among cattle, being of so serious a nature, should be included within the provisions of that bill. csider a ti on. It was ultimately decid e d to leave the matter in the hands of the Market s Committee; and Dr. Letheby expressed his willingness to attend that When th e su bj ec t was b co r m ou m g i h t t te u e nd i e f necessary rtheir o SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE CITY. Dr. LETHEBY reported that the illuminating power of the gas supplied to the city during the past week had in each case been above the require ments of the Act of Parliament ; bat the propor tion of sulphur present in the Chartered and Great Central Gas was above the quantity sanctioned by Parliament. The Commissioners, after transacting some rou tine business, adjourned. THE YANKEE CONSTIITUTION.—There is an un mistakeable influence of climate on the European race settled for some generations in America, The Ame • rican, compared with the Englishman, is lean, though he grows fat rfter long sojourn in Europ e . T he Virginian— except the West Virginian — i s especially t a l l, slender, and lean ; for, th e effect of American cl imate is more s t r iking in the cent ra l an d sou thern thanin the n or th ern parts, and most so amon g th e working classes i n t h e plains near the sea. The New Englander, of the s ame stock as the Vir ginian, is shorter, and usuelly round-faced. The genuine Yankee is clearly distinguished from the Englishman by his sharp angular features and the excess of breadth Which m a k es th e l ower partbetw o ee f u th t e he fa a c n e g e l ci e u s a o r t e h in is owatleader jaw, ofoval.ov. The curly hair of the European i s a pt to become siraight and stiff in America, and to grow stiffer and thicker with each generation. The long neck which usually accompanies in caricatnres the long straight hair of the Yankee, indicates weaker develop ment of the glandular:system, but there is a great increase of nervous irritability. Some writers have attributed this to a pr e d om i nance o f d r y west wind s, others to the use of spirits. Th e vo i ce o f the true Yanke e h as l eas metal than than that o f the European; hi, ey e lid s are said also to be shorter. It has been said, too, that the beef and mutton of the United States show, by defect of flavour and nutrition, as compared with that of Europe, the less favourable in fluence of the climate upon animal life. In New South Wales the influence of climate tends to make the children of :Europ eans tall an d l ea n, whil e at the Cape there is among European colonists a tendency to fat.—Dickens' s " All the Year Round." TILE THIRD EDITION OF THE "SLANG DIC TIONARY," now in the press, will contain, it is said, fully 3,000 more unauthorised words and colloquial expressions than the preceding edition. Yesterday, •at 12 o'clock, the members of this Commission met at Guildhall for the despatch of public business. Henry de Jersey,EEq., Deputy of the Ward of Aldersgate, occupied the chair. PROPOSED RAILWAYS IN THE CITY. Flood on the Clyde. Early on Monday morning a spate took place can the Clyde, the greatest known for several years past, which resulted in four lives being lost, and several other persons being placed in a position of imminent peril. About half-past 4 o'clock in the morning the flood burst into the lower flat of a dwelling house situated in Ratherglen-road, and distant about 160 yards from the usual river bank. The house is two storeys in height, the lower flat being tenanted by two families—the one consisting of Charles Harkins, his wife, Helen Galloch,er or Harkins; his daughter Anne, 11 years of age; iris infant son Francis, nine months old ; his father in-law, Patrick Gallocher ; and his brother-in law, Daniel Gaflocher. The other family comprised Robert Morrison, a cartwright ; his wife, Elizabeth Turner or Morrison ; his son, Elijah Morrison, two years of age; his daughter, Elizabeth Morrison, two months old ; his father, Elijah Morrison ; his mather, Eliz ibetn Elder or Morrison ; and his sister, Janet Morrison. When the flood reached the house the inmates were all in bed, and on the discovery being made a scene of the greatest excitement fol lowed. Charles Harkins managed to escape by the back part of the house, and five others were after wards rescued by the windows. The remaining number, however, were confined in the house for an hour, the water meanwhile having risen to a height of seven or eight feet, so that they could only obtain breaLhing space by mounting beds, drawers, &c. Their rescue was effected by making largo holes in the floor of the upper flat,through which they were drawn into a position of safety. One of those who were thus brought out, Elizabeth Elder or Morri son, died in about ten minutes or a quarter of an hour afterwards, and in the case of the other three life was extinct before they could be rescued—. namely, Elizabeth Morrison, two months old ; Helen Gallocher or Harkins, and her infant son, Francis. The flood appears to have caused considerable damage to property adjoining the banks of the Clyde above Glasgow. We have intelligence of the river overflow ing its banks as far up as Bothwell, the land under water in one case being described as resembling an immense lake, about a mile in length. Nearer Glasgow the flood has laid a considerable track of land under water.—Scotsman. CI LYNCORRWG COAL COMPANY A. 7 - (Limited). NOTICE I HEREBY GIVEN, that the ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Shareholders 4)f the Clyn corrwg Coal Company (Limited)will be held. pursuant to the "Act of Parliament," at the Hegistered Office of the Com pany, No. 6, Victoria-street, Westminster, on 'THURSDAY, the 24th day of March, 1864, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon oreCisely. By order, W. 11. WILSON, Secretary. Offices of the Company, 0. Victoria-street, Westminster, S.W., March 10, 1861. SECOND EDITION. SUN OFFICE, HALF -PAST 4 O'CLOCK. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE—This Day. (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) WARWICK RACES--Tuis DAY. TRIAL STAKES. Lord Burleigh Johnny Armstrong Man at Arms 3 RACING STAKES. Flaneur David Tom Ashworth Eight ran. WILLOUGHBY HANDICAP. St. Lawrence Aurelian Fontenoy Four ran. HANDICAP PLATE. Birdfinder The Abbott 1 2 Yerdiere .. 3 Nine ran. FARMERS' PLATE. Bodir gton Makcshift Five ran. STAND HANDICAP. Le Marechal Damascus Vision Sven ran. SWEEPSTAKES---NO Race. THE MATCH-Off. BETTING ON THE COURSE. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES. 12 to 1 agst Windgrave (taken) 12 to 1 agst Gardener (taken) 100 to 8 agst Dollar (taken) 100 to 7 agst Costa (taken) 100 to 6 agst Fairwater (taken) 20 to 1 agst Lioness (uffercd) DEATH FROM FIRE. An inquiry was held at the Compasses Tavern, Dalston, by Mr. H. BAIA Walthew, the deputy coroner, on Monday night, respecting the death by fire of Mrs. Either Hackett, aged 27 years, a lady who had been recently married. Mr. Richard Hackett, No. CO, Hedger's-grove, Hackney_wick, said that the deceased was his wife. On the evening of Monday week the deceased met witness and his nephew at the Fenchurch-street railway station. She then returned home by train to Hackney-wick. Witness and his nephew walked on to the house. When they reached the corner of Hedger's-grove they heard a cry of " Fire." They saw a great blaze of light through the windows of his house. It was his wife that was in flames. Witness burst in the front door, ran upstairs, and took off his coat, and threw it around her. Be- fore that time a Mr. and Mrs. Goddard, who lived in the house, had been trying to extinguish the fire, two blankets having been burned in the attempt to put it out. Deceased was then got downstairs, and a doctor that was passing was called in, and he ordered her instant removal to the German Hospital. Before her death, which occurred the next day, she stated that on her return home she had taken off her cloth cloak, bonnet, silk dress, cloth petti- coat, and silk-quilted petticoat, and nearly all her clothes, with the exception of two very large crinolines. She turned aside for the purpose of settling her bonnet, and was:at the same _ _ time in the act of taking off one of her crinolines, when it caught fire through coming in contact with the bars of the grate. She stood a minute frightened, and then ran from the room in which she was up the stairs to Mrs. Goddard. The de ceased wore two large crinolines twice before and had been twice on fire from them, but on those oc casions she had not been hurt. The Coroner said that the death of the deceased lady was the most dreadful one that had come under his notice. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased wai accidentally burned to death while wearing crino line. The Proposed Conference. The following circular note has been addressed by M. Drouyn de L'Huys, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the French diplomatic agents abroad : " Sir,—You will doubtless have learnt that the English Government has made at Vienna and at Berlin the proposal of a Conference, to be held immediately, to take into consi deration measures of a nature to re. establish peace between the two great German Powers and Denmark. Similar overtures have been made at Copenhagen, "The British Cabinet is of the opinion that the Conferencs might be held without an armistice. Should the Govern ments adhere to this proposal the Government of her Majesty would invite France, Russia, and Sweden, as also the Germanic Confederation, to appoint plenipotentiaries at once. " We have reason to believe that the Cabinets of Vienna and of Berlin are inclined to give their consent to the idea of such a Conference. IVe moreover believe that the Court of Austria continues to consider tho Treaty of 1852 as the proper basis for deliberations. "The principle of the integrity of the Danish monarchy has been admitted in the identical transactions of the two German Courts, under data of the 31st January, and, ac cording to formal assurances made by the Austrian Cabinet, that principle remains under the safe keeping of Europe. The hostilities have not invalidated the stipulations which bind Austria and Prussia not only towards Denmark but towards other Powers. "Austria only claims her liberty of action in so much as concerns tke transaction which took place in 1851.1852 between Germany and Denmark relative to the position of the Duchies in the monarchy, and to the relations which previously existed between Holstein and Scbleswig. We have no reason to suppose that the views of the Prussian Cabinet are different, but we have still to see how the pro , posal of England will be received by the Danish Govern went and by the German Confederation. As far as we can judge, Denmark seems inclined to insist upon an armistice before agreeing to any negotiation, and it is to be feared that, in that country, the refusal to grant an armistice will be regarded as an intention on the part of the German Powers to achieve the destruction of the Danish army, to render the conditions of peace more severe. cwo the other hand, the German Confederation has taken up a view which differs essentially from that of Austria and Prussia. The Diet was not a party to the Treaty of London, and denies its validity. It is at the pre sent moment actually considering a report from its com• mittees, which contains conclusions contrary to the in tegrity of the Danish monarchy. It is therefore difficult to foresee whether the proposal of England will be favour ably received at Copenhagen and at Frankfort. " As far as we ourselves, air, are concerned, we have not yet been offered an opportunity of expressing our views. The English Cabinet will not address itself to the neutral Powers until it has obtained the consent of the belligerents. The report that we have taken part in these steps is conse quently false, but it is with regret that we have seen this war break out, and, faithful to the principles which actuate us, we shall be happy to second any efforts that may be made to put an end to it. “should the Government of her Britannic Majesty re ceive the desired adhesions, and bring the proposal in ques tion under our notice, we will be found ready to participate in any serious attempt at pacification, " I am, &c., DBOUYN DE L'HUYS. (Signed) " Paris, Feb. 27, 1861," The quotations for the best mercantile bills con tinue to range from 51 to 6 per cent., alth oug h the inquiries this morning the general money market arc more numerous owing to the settlement now in progress at the Stock Exchange, an d t h e revenue payments which are in course of collection. The fact is the recent large arrivals of specie, and the very limited demand on export account, has strengthened the belief that before long a sub• stantial concession will be made in the rates of discount. The commercial classes are therefore only just supplying themselves with the accom modation necessary for immediate purposes. About £20,000 in gold was taken into ,the Bank yesterday. In the foreign exchanges yesterday afternoon there was no material alteration, although a slight downward tendency was apparent. AMERICA. LREIITER'S TELEGRAMS.] (Per the City of London.) NEW YORK, March 4 (Evening.) General Kilpatrick has arrived within the Fede ral lines on the Peninsula. He skirmished consi derably along his route, losing 150 men, of whom three colonels are missing. He destroyed a large portion of the Virginia Central Railroad, and penetrated to the outer suburbs of Richmond. It is stated that General Sherman has returned after making an extensive reconnaisance. He (lid not intend to go to Selma or Mobile, neither of which places he approached. Longstreet's army is reported to have arrived at Richmond. Fighting has occurred within ten miles of Nor , folk, Virginia. The result is unknown. The Confederates are in force along the Chesa peake and Albemarle Canals. Admiral Dahlgran has arrived at Washington from Charleston. The draft in New York has been postponed Bounties will be continued till the Ist of April. The steamer Scotia has been captured. THIRD EDITION SUN OFFICE, SEVEN O'CLOCK. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT HOUSE OF LORDS---This Evening. Lord REDESDALE, as Speaker by Commission, took his seat on the woolsack at four o'clock. MUTINY BILL. This bill was read a second time. ENCLOSURE BILL. This bill was read a third time and passed. MARINE MUTINY BILL. This bill passed through committee. CONSOLIDATED FUND (XI,500,000) BILL. This bill, which was brought up from the House of Commons, was read a first time. CONSOLIDATED FUND (L 584,650) MU, This bill was also read a first time. Their lordships then adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS—This Day. The SPEAKER. took the chair at 12 o'clock. NEW MEMBER. Mr. SURTEES took the oaths and his seat fcr Hert fordshire. The hon. gentleman was introduced by Sir Edward B. Lytton and Mr. Abel Smith. THE BRADFORD RESERVOIRS. Mr. FERRAND gave notice that tomorrow he should ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he would have any objection to communicate to the house the answer he had received from the Mayor of Bradford, to his letter, and also, if he could inform the house whether the other reservoirs at Bradford were not in as equally dangerous a state as that which had just burst at Sheffield, and also whether the Store Reservoir at Bradford and that which had caused the calamity at Sheffield were not con structed by the same engineer. THE ORDERS OF THE DAY. Mr. F. PEEL moved the postponement of the orders of the day until after the two Consolidated Fund Bills were read a third time, in order to allow of their receiving the Royal assent on Friday next. The motion was agreed to, and The Consolidated Fund Bill (£4,500,000) and Consoli dated Fund Bill (£584,650) were read a third time, and passed. JUDGMENTS, &c., LAW AMENDMENT BILL. Mr. HADFIELD moved the second reading, the object of which was to put an end to the vexatious practice of making researches in every case in the transfer of land. kir G. GREY said he had no objection to the second reading of the bill, provided it was referred to a select committee. The bill was then read a second time, and referred ac cordingly. TESTS ABOLITION (OXFORD) BILL. Mr. DODSON moved the second reading of this bill, the object of which he said was to abolish the religious tests for the degree of Master of Arts, embracing submission to the 39 Articles and the whole of the Prayer-book. He denied that the abolition of these tests would at all injure the universities or cause religious dissensions in them. If the bill passed the effect would be that the degree would be open without any religious test whatever, and which was now the case both in the Dublin and Scotch universi- ties. The tests were imposed in times long gone by when religious opinions were looked upon as a part of a political creed, and as the times had now become more tolerant he trusted the house would agree to the second reading of the measure. It might be said that the bill would place Dis senters in universities in a position to become members of the governing bodies ; but if they went into committee the objections could be moat fully and freely discussed. A petition had been presented from Oxford, agreed to unanimously in Convocation, against the bill, but he could not assent to the prayer of the petition. because it would be absurd to say that religious harmony existed In Oxford. He earnestly asted the house to give the bill a second read ing, and thus affirm the principle that education was really free at Oxford. (Hear, hear.) Mr. NEATE supported the bill, but he could not say it was with pleasure that he did so, because the circumstance of so doing would place him in opposition with many per sons whose friendship he estimated most highly. It was true that Dissenters were not excluded from the University at Oxford, bnt they could not get further than the degree of Bachelor of Arts; but that, in his opinion, could not be called admission at all. (Hear, hear.) No spirited young man would enter public life with the knowledge that he was not to aspire higher than a Lord of the Treasury—(bear, hear, and laughter)—because that was about the position certain gentlemen were allowed to attain at Oxford. He did not think the unfavourable results anticipated by gen. tleman opposite would result from the passing of this bill, and therefore ho should vote for its second reading. On the SPEAKER putting the motion, Sir W. HEATHCOTE moved that the bill be read a second time that day six months. Mr. G, DUFF supported the bill. He contended that subscription to the 39 articles did not secure uniformity, and he was also of opinion that clerical influence had done harm to Oxford from the earliest time down to the disgraceful scene which took place in the Senate House on . the Bth of March last, Every improvement made in modern times had been forced upon the University by public opinion ; and, considering the vast resources and power of the Uni versity, he thought there was none doing so little for the advancement of science and learning as that at Oxford. Mr. NEWDEGA.TE said the present was an attempt to force charges upon the University of Oxford, under the form of moderate proposals, and as the bill was neither a candid nor an honest one, he should give it his most d eter mined opposition. The bill then under discussion was brought forward by a small and restless minority who seemed determined to greatly injure a corporation of the most learned and eminent mea who had existed. In place of the tests now submitted at Oxford, a declaration was sought to be established by the bill, viz., " being a bona fide member of the Church of England," than which there ceuld not be a more perfect delusion. He appealed to the right hon. gentleman who had so long represented the University, not to give his support to a measure which sought to degrade its constitution to the extent that was now proposed. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER regretted he could not follow the call of his hon. friend and colleague in the representation of the University of Oxford, and vote for the rejection of the bill—(hear, hear)—as he did not think he was taking a wise course in moving the amend ment ho had done. His right hon. friend appeared to be of opinion that the greatest advantages would result from a correspondence of the two Universities, hut now, when an approach was made to that unformity, he determined to forego the advantage presented by the bill. He could not see the force of the observations that had been made, that the bill was one for the admission of Dissenters to governing bodies of the University, because as far as he could discover the measure appeared to him to be totally unconnected with such an object. He couldnot see why there should be a special and exceptional law atOxtord to enable one party to take an ob jectionable course to ascertain the religious opinions of the lay members of convocation ; and while he gave hi, support to the second reading of the bill, he wished it to be clearly understood that he would not vote for the third reading without some amendment was made in certain, clauses which affected minor degrees of divinity. R e could not see there was any great danger in the opening of private halls at Oxford by persons not being members of the Church of England, especially as that system was in lexistence at Cambridge. Another subject had been adverted to, namely, the reconsideration of the college emolue meets ; and he, for one, did think that certain improve ments could be made with those emoluments in connection with scholarships. He thought it was most unwise on the part of a large and influential party to make a determined and indiscriminate resistance to concession. He, for one, was prepared to grant those concessions, not because he had any fear, but because he felt it was the wisest and best course at the present time to adopt. Mr. SELWYN thought the bill involved a very dan gerous principle, and therefore he should vote against its second reading. It had been said by the introducer of this bill that disunion and disturbance existed at the present time at Oxford. If that was so, was it, he asked, the most fitting time for passing such a bill as that now before them, which could only add to, and not allay, the strife that was said to exist there. Mr. SCULLY said he was bound by his oath as a mem ber of the Church of Rome to abstain from doing anything injurious to the Church of England, but he had come to the conclusion to support the bill, because rather than tend to weaken it would strengthen the Established Church of England. He did not think there was that exclusion in the the Church of England that had been spoken of. To him it appeared that the Church was open to everybody, but the loaves and fishes of the establishment were, on the contrary, open to but very few. (Oh, and laugh ter,) He was used to hear his country spoken slight ingly of, but ho knew this, that nothing was heard ref this exclusive system in that part of her Majesty's douai. nions. (Hear, hear.) There appeared to be great impor tance attached to academical honours, and no doubt a man with collegiate degrees entered life from an elevated plat form, but the possession of those honours, whether at the bar or any other profession, did not of necessity ensure suc cess. (Hear, hear.) He did not think the public would estimate higher than they did at present the hon. mem bers for Rochdale and Birmingham, supposing they were to write M.* after their names. Lord R. MONTAGU thought the differences that existed in the house with respect to this bill could be bridged over, provided words were introduced to make the system at Oxford similar to that pursued at Cambridge. Mr. BUXTON said a great deal had been said against the bill by hon. gentlemen opposite, yet no one had ven tured to deal with the cruel oppression put on the con sciences of numbers of young men at the University of Oxford. He should with great pleasure vote for the second of the bill. Sir S. NORTHCOTE defended the course taken by the hon, gentlemen on his side of the house. It appeared to be the desire of the supporters of the bill to put Oxford a step in advance of Cambridge, and that position would compel Cambridge to take another step, and they would go on without any clearly defined end in view. It behoved all those who wished to maintain the relationship between the universi ties and the church to resist the movement, and therefore he thought it worse to make a stand against the bill now submitted for the maintenance of Parliament. He thought it the duty of Government to take the matter in hand it there was any necessity for the change. Mr. WALTER thought after the declaration of the Chancellor of the Exchequer that certain amendments would be necessary in committee it was useless to go on with the bill. If Parliament reduced the scope of the measure it would become a dead letter, and that being his opinion, he should reluctantly vote against the motion; for the second reading. Mr. GOSCHEN supported the bill. Mr. WALPOLE said the bill now before the house was urged forward in plea that it was of importance to assimilate the qualifications at Cambridge and Oxford, that he con tended was the true object of the bill, and therefore the house would do well to reject it. Sir G. GREY supported the bill, and denied that any object other than set forth in the bill could or was intended. Mr. DODSON replied, and The house divided, when there appeared— For the second reading .. 211 Against it Majority --22 The bill was then read a second time. ELECTION PETITIONS BILL. Sir G. GREY, in moving the second reading of this bill. said it was substantially the same as that zelerred to a select committee last year. Sir F. GOLDSMID objected to the measure, and sup posing it to receive a second reading to-day, he should move its rejcction upon going into committee. The bill was read a second time. METROPOLITAN SUBWAYS BILL. In answer to an hon. Member, Mr. TITE said the object of the bill was to render use ful the subways constructed by the Metropolitan Board of Works. After the second reading he should move that the bill bo refereed to a select committee. The bill was then read a second time, and referred ac cordingly. BANK NOTES (SCOTLAND.) Sir J. HAY obtained leave to bring in a bill to authoriso and regulate the issue of bask notes in Scotland by bank ing companies. The bill was read a first time. The other orders of the day were then disposed of, and the house adjourned. Liverpool Cotton Market—This Day, Market very strong, at -1,- d. to V. above Friday: Sales, about 8,000 or 10,000 bales. Imports, 5,049; previously, 35,169. MARKETS—This Day. MARK-LANE. There was a large supply of home-grown wheat 'on sale here to-day. Sales, however, progressed slowly both in red and white qualities, yet no change took place in prices compared with Monday. The market was but moderately supplied with foreign wheat. Transactions were mostly of a retail character at previous quotations. Floating cargoes of grain moved off slowly at late rates. The supply of barley on sale wgs tolerably large. Gene rally speaking, the demand ruled inactive; nevertheless, good arad fine malting parcels ruled firm in price. Malt sold heavily, and prices had a drooping tendency. There was a full average supply of oats on offer. For all qualities the trade was dull, and the quotations ruled some what in favour of buyers. Beans ad grey peas were a dull inquiry at fully the low prices lately current. In flour, Bales progressed slowly on former terms. ARRIVALS THIS WEER. Wheat. 13arley. Malt. Oats. Flout. English...—. 420 680 1,110 ' 540 630 lrion.. ...... 101'5101...... 380 --- „7,010 40 sks. 2,240 brim BOROUGH HOP. We hare to report a quiet trade for most kinds of hops. Previous quotations are, however, well supported. WHITECHAPEL. Moderate supplies of meat are on sale here, and the de mand rules inactive, as follows : Beef, from 2e 8d to 4s Od ; mutton, 3s 8d to 43 4d; vest ► 3s Sd to 4e 8d; and pork, 3s 2d to 4s 6d per 81be by the carcase. SHIPPING—This Day. LONDON, March 16.—Wind this day at noon—East; moderate breeze, and fine weather. (BY MAGNETIC TELICOBAI'LL) GRALvEszxn, Wednesday Morning. Arrived, March 16—Balcome, from Jamaica—Doure, from Belize—Leamington, from Calcutta. DEAL, Wednesday Morning. Anchored—A mersham, from London, for Auckland. Passed—Sir Jarnsetjee Family, for Bombay—S am Slick, for Nassau—Southern Belle, for Hong Kong—Prince Alfred, for Singapore —Margaret Kerr, for Greenock— Legion of Honour, for Queensland—Caroline Brown, for St. John's—Strathmore, for Swan River—all rrom Lon don. Eva and Salisbury, of Liverpool, both from North for West—Eddystone, from Shields, for Singapore. Bailed—All the outward bound, all leo k 100 10u 100 100 100 100 Paid, all all all 10, 100 100 100 100 100 100 99 99 99 108 1011 9 9i £